It's always a good time to spend the night paddling and exploring Mumbai or attending a workshop to learn a new skill. From comedy shows to pop-ups and exhibitions to concerts, the city offers a wide variety to choose from. We have curated a list of the best events you can attend in May.
Music Shows To Exhibits: Best Events To Attend In Mumbai In May
KASHISH Pride Film Festival
Said to be the largest LGBTQIA+ film festival in South Asia, the KASHISH Pride Film Festival is all ready to be back with its 15th edition. Showcasing a diverse set of movies from over 40 countries, some panel discussions, live performances, and a red-carpet experience, the event aims to ignite more inclusive discourse and narratives that should cross over to the mainstream. An insightful event that shouldn’t be missed.
When: 15 May - 19 May
Where: Liberty Cinema, Alliance Francaise de Mumbai & Cinepolis, Andheri West, Mumbai
Entry: INR 600
All Star Standup Comedy
Gear up for a whole month of laughter with standups like Sapan Verma and Jeeya Sethi, who will be a part of the All-Star Standup Comedy event. The entire lineup consists of Sumaira Shaikh, Jeeya Sethi, Azeem Banatwalla, Abish Mathew, Rajat Sood, Pavitra Shetty, and Sidharth Dudeja, and we know for a fact that it's going to be a one-riot of laugh and good times.
When: 28 March to 15 May
Where: The Habitat
Price: INR 350 onwards
Kisi Ko Batana Mat Ft. Anubhav Singh Bassi
After the stellar success of 'Bas Kar Bassi,' Anubhav Singh Bassi is back with his live performances, with an even greater selection of jokes, quips, and anecdotes. If you are looking for a memorable date night plan, you should definitely check this one out. His shows are planned PAN-India, with the Mumbai stretch in May.
When: 3 May, 10 May, and 31 May, 7 PM onwards
Where: Nehru Centre, Sri Sanmukhananda Fine Arts & Sangeetha, and CIDCO Exhibition Centre
Price: INR 799 onwards
ManoJunction - Comedy, Music, Poetry & More
If you are having a hard time choosing between a stand-up, a music event, and a poetry night, then just decide to head to ManoJunction, and enjoy a taste of everything. They are celebrating their one-year anniversary and have planned an unforgettable evening filled with waves of laughter, melodious tunes, and soulful shayari. The whole event is hosted by the hilarious Sagar Punjabi, with a feature of almost 20+ artists.
When: 12 May, 4 PM onwards
Where: The Rasa Stage, Goregaon West, Mumbai
Price: INR 300
Ashish Vidyarthi’s ‘Sit Down Ashish’
Royal Opera House in association with Avid Learning is organising a hilarious evening with the actor, motivational speaker, vlogger, and comedian Ashish Vidyarthi, named 'Sit Down Ashsih’. It’s going to be a riot of fun and if you are confused about your weekend plans, well, now you know where to head to.
When: 25 May, 7:30 PM onwards
Where: Royal Opera House Mumbai
Entry: INR 499 onwards
Liminal Gaps - Art Exhibition
Liminal Art Gaps is a beautiful exhibition showcasing upcoming contemporary Indian artists. It will feature some really cool art by artists Ayesha Singh, Raqs Media Collective, Asim Waquif, and Afrah Shafiq. These conceptual artists focus on presenting familiar things through an unfamiliar lens. The curation is done by Triadic, which went absolutely viral for the Abdurdist exhibit. It is perfect for a super fun day out with your squad.
When: 24 April - 12 May
Where: Art House, NMACC
Price: INR 299 onwards
Manual Brewing Workshop At Ritual Daily
If you know and love your coffee, then attending a Manual Brewing Workshop is the ideal weekend activity for you. Ritual Daily’s brewing workshops are always a hoard of fun, plus you get to drink some amazing roasts which we always appreciate. It's also a perfect date plan for you and your SO.
When: 12 May, 3 PM onwards
Where: Ritual Daily, Mumbai
Price: INR 499
Papon Live In Concert
Papon has all our hearts with his mesmerising hits, and we wouldn't recommend sitting around to grab your ticket. Revel in the live tunes of 'Tu Jo Mila', 'Bulleya', and 'Moh Moh Ke Dhaage' for a night that has core memories written all over it.
When: 25 May, 6:30 PM onwards
Where: Infinity Malad, Mumbai
Price: INR 899 onwards
Juggy Sandhu Live
Could always be spotted grooving to Punjabi beats or can’t get into the feels without some Punjabi rhythm? From foot-tapping Bhangra to melodious Punjabi numbers, Juggy Sandhu is going to be performing live at Magna Bar and Cafe, and we simply wouldn’t recommend missing it. It's definitely going to be the most happening party plan for you and the squad.
When: 11 May
Where: Manga Bar & Cafe, Mumbai
Price: INR 1,000 onwards
All You Can Street 2024
Fashion, music, and a series of fun workshops — need we say more? All You Can Street 2024 is India’s foremost progressive fashion platform that promises to bring in the absolute best of fashion, culture, and art. Expect 50+ top-notch street fashion labels, 15+ artists performing live, and 10+ immersive activities. Simply unskippable for anyone who loves fashion and art, and well some retail therapy.
When: 24 May - 26 May
Where: Jio World Convention Center
Price: INR 799 onwards
KALAANGAN - Crafts Festival
This one is just too good to miss out on! Kaalangan is a crafts festival that is going to be a total three-day celebration featuring contemporary handcrafted products of over 40 artisans from various parts of India. There are going to more than eight workshops like 'Throw Wheel Pottery', 'Sanjhi Painting Workshop', and 'Doll Making Workshop', with various performances displaying the traditional art forms. It is the most lovely event experience to head to, with your family, kids, or friends.
Pro-Tip: Don't forget to pre-register for all the various workshops to have the best time!
When: 10 May -12 May, 10 AM - 8 PM
Where: BDL Museum Plaza
Price: Free
Modern Tribal Exhibition At Jehangir Art Gallery
Gondwana Art Project trains tribal artists, mentoring them on new design concepts and color palettes, enabling them to create their art in modern and contemporary styles for a global audience. And for the first time ever, you can see their works showcased at Jehangir Art Gallery, titled 'Modern Tribal'. It's bound to be a beautiful showcase of artworks, with blending and evolving techniques, perfect for a fun, special weekend outing.
When: 7 May - 13 May
Where: Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
Price: Free Entry
Creative Writing Workshop By Iffat Nawaz
Avid Learning is organising a creative writing workshop by the author Iffat Nawaz, focusing on personal narrative developments. It's going to be a great learning experience for budding writers, gaining a deeper understanding of how to develop characters and journeys with backdrops of nostalgia, identity, and personal memories, with broader themes of memory, loss, and life. A must-attend for anyone who is looking to build narratives, and relay a transformative journey.
When: 25 May, 10 AM - 4 PM
Where: Podium, Essar House, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai
Price: INR 2,000 onwards
Powai Reads
If you are looking for a reading community, with no pressure of socialisation, then Powai Reads is everything that you are looking for and more. It's a reading community that meets every Sunday and reads for hours. The aim is to encourage more reading habits outside, and if you decide to go please keep in mind the guidelines that are available on a pinned post on their Instagram.
When: Every Sunday, 8 AM to 11 AM
Where: Pandit Deen Dayal Udyan, Powai
Price: Free
Mumbai Midnight Cycling
We're pretty sure you're fantasised about exploring your city freely at night on bicycles like it is Amsterdam, at least once. This very specific fantasy can come true with this midnight cycling tour in Mumbai. It's a recurring event, which will take place on Saturday nights, and the tour will cover around 30 kilometres of distance. So, pack your refreshments, and get ready for a very offbeat Saturday night plan.
When: Saturdays, 10.30 pm onwards
Where: Meeting and ending point of the tour is Colaba Causeway
Price: INR 270 onwards
